Man severs foot in boat accident

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Story Published: Jul 6, 2009 at 9:56 AM MDT

Story Updated: Jul 6, 2009 at 9:56 AM MDT

By Associated Press

COEUR d'ALENE (AP) — The Kootenai County Sheriff's marine deputies say a man severed his foot in a collision between a powerboat and a personal watercraft on Lower Twin Lakes.

The deputies say 40-year-old Jon Carlson of Merced, Calif. was operating a 19-foot boat and 48-year-old Brynne Malone of Deer Park, Wash. was operating a Sea-Doo personal watercraft Saturday when they realized they were about to collide.

Malone turned hard to the left, which threw him from the watercraft, and Carlson turned sharply to the right.

Malone was struck by the propeller of Carlson's boat, severing his left foot above the ankle.

No charges have been filed in connection with the crash.

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Information from: Coeur d'Alene Press

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